Included in this collection of Asian Scroll Art is a stunning group of Chinese Ancestral Portraits that originate from mid to late 19th century China. The white bird emblem on the garments signifies a very high ranking family closely associated with the Imperial Court.

While over 100 years old, many of these antique paintings still retain their brilliant colors.

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This stunning group Ancestral Portrait originates from the mid to late 19th century China. The white bird emblem on the garments signifies a very high ranking family closely associated with the Imperial Court. With still brilliant colors, this extra long portrait has been carefully lifted from its original backing and and has been remounted with a new backing.

Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a 'cleansing' ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 45" x 18". More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request.

Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a 'cleansing' ritual before being decommissioned for secular use.

48" x 20", More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request

Yao ceremonial painting circa 1880-1920 used by the Chinese Minority Yao (Mein) people in their temple ceremonies. These paintings are believed to take on the spirit of the gods and demi-gods depicted and must undergo a 'cleansing' ritual before being decommissioned for secular use; 32" x 17". More photos of this antique Yao Painting available on request

Ancestral portrait of elderly couple circa 1850-1890. The gentleman in the portrait was a high official in the Qing government, known by the white crane Mandarin square on his garment. As a young man, he was apparently married to a much older girl,probably in an arranged marriage, as seen by their appearance in later life.

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